In this episode of the Discipleship Leaders Podcast, elder Tad Pruitt speaks at our West Little Rock Campus during the January D-Group Leader Training (Part 1 of 2) on the topic of Grace and Glory.
Podcast Show Notes: Grace & Glory for D Group Leaders
Episode 18: Part 1 with Tad Pruitt
In this episode, Tad Pruitt draws from over three decades of experience in discipleship to inspire Fellowship D-Group Leaders to connect the dots of God’s grace and glory in the lives of their groups.
Key Themes:
1. The Call of a D Group Leader
• Help people see, believe, and connect God’s grace and glory.
• Be a “Grace and Glory Yoda”—a seasoned guide, ambassador, and cheerleader for God’s truth.
2. Grace and Glory Explained
• Grace: The sovereign love of God expressed through the redeeming actions of Jesus.
• Practical Application: Grace sustains, transforms, and equips us to love others.
• Glory: The public display of God’s infinite worth and our eternal destiny.
• Practical Application: Glory reveals God’s presence and purpose, drawing us into awe and wonder.
3. Biblical Foundations
• Mark 8:23–25: Jesus gradually opens our eyes to deeper spiritual truths.
• Romans 8:27–30: Grace justifies; glory glorifies.
• 2 Corinthians 3:16–18: We are transformed from one degree of glory to another.
4. Fellowship’s Mission
• A journey from early ministry buzzwords like “life change” and “equipping” to a deeper focus on discipleship through grace and glory.
• How the mission to “live by grace” and “for God’s glory” shapes the life of the church.
Practical Tools:
• Grace Strategies:
• Reflect on God’s work in situations.
• Respond with grace-filled truth, union, and action.
• Glory Strategies:
• Seek God’s glory in every situation.
• Align words and actions to reflect His infinite worth.
This episode invites us to marvel at the “crown jewels” of grace and glory, holding them up to see and cherish. Join us as Tad unpacks these transformative truths.
Stay tuned for Part 2 in February, where we dive deeper into practical steps for living and leading by His grace and for His glory!
